Tag Archives: Muscle pain

Rosuvastatin approved for reducing cerebral/cardiovascular events in LDL normal individuals

FDA has approved to expand the label of rousuvastatin (Crestor, Astra Zeneca).  The new label allowed rousuvastatin to be used to reduce the risk of stroke, MI and revascularization procedures in individuals who have normal LDL levels and no coronary … Continue reading

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Red yeast rice is similar to pravastatin(Pravachol) for statin-intolerant patients

Muscle pain or muscle breakdown is common among statin users.  Currently there is no effective method to prevent or to treat patients who experience muscle pain during statin use. A study published in the January 15, 2010 issue of the … Continue reading

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